Extensor Mechanism Rupture
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Extensor mechanism rupture is a devastating complication after total knee arthroplasty. The decision to treat with a surgical procedure depends on identification of a functional loss…
The Infected Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Infection following primary total knee arthroplasty can be a potentially devastating complication. This chapter will provide information to the reader concerning ways to help prevent the…
Balancing the Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Restraint with Constraint
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Constrained knee prostheses are infrequently necessary in arthroplasty surgery. While providing essential mechanical stability in situations where a patient’s own ligaments have failed, the increased mechanical…
Cartilage Repair and Replacement: From Osteochondral Autograft Transfer to Allograft
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS There are a variety of proven surgical options available for nonarthroplasty treatment of symptomatic, high-grade chondral defects. While patient age, activity level, occupation, and comorbidities are…
Soft Tissue Issues: Exposure and Coverage
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter considers operative planning and reconstructions with associated soft tissue concerns. Multiple techniques are presented, including incision selection, soft tissue expansion, and both local and…
Patella Revision/Reconstruction
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS There are various sources of patellar morbidity that may compromise total knee arthroplasty outcomes. A careful clinical evaluation of patients with patellofemoral symptoms is used to…
Removal of Well-Fixed Components during Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: This chapter is aimed at giving the orthopedic surgeon an overview of how to approach the removal of the well-fixed components of a cemented or press-fit…
Addressing Ligament Deficiency in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Instability is widely recognized as a common mode of failure after total knee arthroplasty. Implant designs vary in the level on inherent constraint. Knowledge of the…
Intraoperative Complications during Total Knee Arthroplasty: How to Get Out of Trouble
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS When performing a total knee arthroplasty, it is likely that the surgeon may encounter a dilemma, potential crisis, or other unexpected obstacle. There are many pitfalls…
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty is a new and changing technique that has potential advantages over conventional total knee arthroplasty. This chapter will describe the advantages,…
